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Melville Dewey was born on December 10 1861 to a big family but there are poor. His home was at Adams Center in new york was a small town. Melville Dewey was the last children his mom and dad have and before he was his mom and dad have 3 sister and 1 brother. When he was 8 he make his mom parnther in order by abc order and he only was 8-10. Melville Dewey all time work and save his money for a dictionary. He all time keep his dictionary on hand to make sure anyone say right verb. Melville Dewey didn't like spelling,writing and he love math and he go to a public school .When he was a kids he want his name is melvil dui. When he fish school he go on to collar and it was call massachusetts. He was smart guy he got only class room to techecher

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